Bay of Plenty TimesGate Pā community centre build begins on long-awaited neighbourhood hubPlans include multipurpose rooms, a digital hub, kitchen and kaumātua space.06 Dec 05:03 PM
SportTeenage sensation Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record The 16 year old has beaten the previous record by eight seconds. It stood since 1989.06 Dec 02:59 AM
OpinionHunter WellsThe legend of Scott Drabble: From Pemberton Park to Kane Williamson scalpDrabble once claimed Kane Williamson’s wicket after the future star made 180.05 Dec 10:12 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Too scared to go to sleep': Diabetic dad snaps spine during 'violent' seizure'I bit through my tongue. I had to get my tongue sewn back on.'05 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree rescues in one weekend for 15-year-old lifeguardJayden Harris, 15, was involved in three big rescues when the seas turned wild.05 Dec 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great injection of talent': $880k boost for Bay innovation sector76 post-graduate students will take up full-time paid internships this summer.04 Dec 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s like the BMX to cycling': Coastal rowing regatta brings rowing to the next levelCoastal rowing debuts at the 2028 Olympics, lifting interest in the sport.04 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ooh, that person saw us': Video appears to show Te Puke drive-by shootingPolice cordoned off a Te Puke street after reports shots were fired at a house.04 Dec 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDetours: Bethlehem drivers face 15–22min delaysCambridge Road's northbound lane will be closed 24/7 from January 3 to early February.04 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial completes first island deliveryThe DJI FlyCart 30 can carry up to 40kg of medical supplies and equipment.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRetiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapsesShe is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.03 Dec 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘This tree means everything’: Community initiative brings Christmas to 30 families in needDecorated Christmas trees and grocery vouchers were donated to foodbank families. 03 Dec 03:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirefighters battle Tauranga house fireThe blaze began outside the home before spreading to the rear and roof.03 Dec 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRates cap backlash: Mayor and ratepayers clash over who will be hit hardestThe Government plans a 2-4% yearly rates target from 2027 to 2029.03 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga crash leaves road blocked and homes without powerThe crash on Welcome Bay Rd was reported just after 10.35am.02 Dec 10:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGunshot fired at Te Puke house, police cordon off streetOfficers have cordoned off part of Atuaroa Ave.02 Dec 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty MP settles on new name for region's residentsHundreds of suggestions poured in, from Boppies and Bayites to Former Aucklanders.02 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Certainly outperformed': Bay property values rise faster than national rateTauriko tops Tauranga suburbs with an average value of $1.79m. 02 Dec 06:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Emma Diprose fought her way to athlete of the yearEmma Diprose, 25, from Te Puke is ranked number two on the WBC world ladder.02 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hits deep': Volunteers decorate injured mum's home for Christmas Lights TrailAfter she fell off a ladder, Chuffed Gifts stepped up to keep her festive tradition going.02 Dec 01:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Tauranga is rethinking smart city techFindings inspired a Manu Meter prototype using AI to track manu splash jumps.02 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s $206m courthouse gets green lightMana whenua group Te Kāhui Hapū o Te Papa helped shape the whare-inspired design.01 Dec 09:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a monthAsh from Whakaari White Island has wreaked havoc on Bay of Plenty flight schedules.01 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadershipZones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.01 Dec 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclist badly hurt after ute mirror strike during Taupō Enduro raceThe crash left Tod Penberthy, 67, with six broken ribs and deep arm cuts.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThis 'bloke from Tauranga' is in the top 10 of his profession – worldwideBrenton Page has qualified for the world champs.01 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesToll road to close for major flyover worksLight vehicles will detour via Moffat Rd and Cambridge Rd, heavies via SH29A.01 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEmergency services gear up for Tauranga food driveTauranga and Mount Maunganui Foodbank drive is on Tuesday, December 2.30 Nov 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAustralia deny hosts in rescue challenge thrillerSwells eased for the final day’s racing after two days of heavy surf.30 Nov 09:00 PM
